Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare, repair, finish and/or refinish building equipment surfaces (wood, plaster, drywall, wall covering, steel, concrete, brick, etc) by recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Knowledge of standard procedures and practices of painting at the journeyman level. Examples are, but not confined to: Surface preparation techniquest and cleaning materials use; Painting and staining (brush, roller, spray) application techniques for all types of materials familiar to the painting trade; Wall covering lay out and application techniques; Skill in mixing paints and in matching or blending colors; Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the painting trade; Ability to maintain effective working relations with other employees. Minimum Qualifications Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Anticipated Hiring Range $43,581 Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours per Week 40 Number of Months per Year 12 Salary Band Range $36,467 - $68,232 Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 63. Posting Text Open Date 09/03/2026 Close Date 09/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a list of three professional references (with complete contact information). An optional resume and/or cover letter may be submitted. Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.